I am sure that you have received many warnings about the toddler phase by the time your baby turned one. You may have heard about the "terrible twos." Or maybe, you have witnessed a toddler throwing a major tantrum at the grocery store. Like the teen years, the toddler years have a reputation for being difficult. But I believe that it doesn't have to be that way for you. In fact, the toddler years can be some of the most joyful, fun, and exciting times you can experience as a mother. … [Read more...] about How to Enjoy the Toddler Years
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How to Prevent Terrible Twos from Being Terrible
When I had my first son I always anticipate what everyone called the terrible twos. My little guy was super sweet and loving. Shortly after his second birthday the tantrums and the screaming started. At that point, I knew I was in the terrible twos territory. The "Terrible Twos" is really an unfortunate term. It tends to set new parents, in particular, up to be apprehensive about their two-year-old. It also causes parents to worry unnecessarily when "Terrible Twos" behavior manifests … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Terrible Twos from Being Terrible